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With funding tight, San Benito jump-starts aquatic center project
SAN BENITO — For decades, students here have dreamed of diving into a competition swimming pool — and district leaders have struggled with plans to fund its construction. The post With funding tight, San Benito jump-starts aquatic center project appeared first on MyRGV.com .
theedinburgadvocate.com
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McAllen Chamber to honor man and woman of the year at 71st annual gala
McAllen, TX (KRGV) — The McAllen Chamber of Commerce will honor Bob Vackar and Pattie Rosenlund as its 2026 Man and Woman of the Year and Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its 71st Annual Man and Woman of the Year Gala, according to a news release.
progresstimes.net
Mercedes superintendent apologizes for ballot mistakes
Four school board candidates’ names appeared incorrectly, prompting criticism. Mercedes Independent School District Interim Superintendent Alicia Noyola apologized Tuesday for failing to correctly list four school board candidates’ preferred names on the ballot for the upcoming Mercedes board election and said the district will take steps to prevent mistakes from happening again in the future, though there’s nothing the district can do to fix the ballot now.
ValleyCentral
Gov. Abbott makes tour stop in Harlingen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gov. Greg Abbott visited Harlingen on Tuesday as part of his “Let’s Roll” campaign. Abbott’s visit is followed by several rallies and campaigns in the Rio Grande Valley ahead of Election Day. The campaign event was held at Smoke: Texas BBQ & Watering Hole, 1600 W. Harrison Ave. A video recap […]
progresstimes.net
Mayor seeks to avoid testifying in MEDC lawsuit
A judge is expected to rule today on the Mission mayor’s attempt to avoid testifying in lawsuit brought against the city’s economic development corporation. State Judge Joe Ramirez of 464th District Court stated in an October 20 hearing that he will rule by October 23 on whether Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza must provide sworn testimony and produce any documents possibly in her possession in connection with the lawsuit in which Uncommonly, LLC seeks over $1 million in damages from MEDC.
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McAllen city leaders deciding between two designs for new city hall
McAllen city leaders met at town hall Monday to discuss the next steps toward developing a proposed new city hall. The post McAllen city leaders deciding between two designs for new city hall appeared first on MyRGV.com .
MyRGV.com
Harlingen considering 5% employee pay increases
HARLINGEN — Two months after the city’s new $72 million general fund budget passed them up for raises, about 400 city employees might be getting 5% pay increases. The post Harlingen considering 5% employee pay increases appeared first on MyRGV.com .
theedinburgadvocate.com
Keeping the Valley moving: UT Health RGV highlights benefits of physical therapy
Photo above: Alex Alejandro, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, and Desiree French, PT, physical therapists at UT Health RGV, help patients improve strength, mobility and function through personalized physical therapy. Their work supports patients recovering from injury while helping others stay active and continue doing the activities they enjoy. (UTRGV Photo by Heriberto Perez-Zuniga)
protexasindustry.com
Mexico and South Texas Build a Shared Industrial Future
PHARR, Texas — Stronger manufacturing ties between South Texas and Mexico require businesses and institutions to understand the opportunities available on both sides of the border. For Jesús Alejandro Cano Sánchez, acting consul at the Consulate of Mexico in McAllen, helping build those connections is an important part of the consulate’s work.
wintertexantimes.com
Mission invites community to Fall Festival
Get your costumes ready! The City of Mission, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Mission, invites families to the Fall Festival on Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Road. The evening will feature a haunted house, a...